End of Chapter 20 refresher...

"You look unbelievably beautiful right now..." he moaned.

I felt his fingers grab the straps on each side and move them off my shoulder. I inhaled as his lips found mine again... I felt his hands softly push the straps further down my arms and then the gown tickled my legs as it slipped down to the floor. Our exposed skin touched as he pulled me closer to him, feeling my body with his hands. We moaned in pleasure, both wanting more...

He picked me up, turning us slightly before laying me on the bed. His eyes scanning my body, and then focusing on my eyes. I felt him crawl on top of me and gently pressing his body down on mine. Our breathing was staggered as we kissed, our hands urgent as we caressed each other.

"Breathe..." he whispered again as he removed my lace panties

My hands moved to take his boxers off, he rolled gently pulling me on top of him. My legs straddled him as he kissed my neck, this was ecstasy, pure pleasure...

Chapter 21

I noticed Edward stiffen a little as I was straddling his legs, I pulled my head back slightly to look at him, his eyes were smoldering, slightly darker than earlier... I felt a sense of hesitation, partly wanting to stop, but mostly not...

"Edward..." I panted, "Should I... are you..."

I heard him gasp as he took a deep breath, "No..." he started to say... I started to move off of him...

I felt him grab my waist, not allowing me to move further...

"No..." he whispered, "I'm... fine..." he moaned.

I felt his hands tangle in my hair, he was gently pulling my face back to his, urgent. I felt my heart soaring out of excitement. I felt desperate as I move back over him. His hands moved down my back, I could feel his fingers rubbing deeper into the muscles in my back. The movement was so quick, before I knew it, I was on my back, he was hovering over me, eyes full of excitement. I heard a playful growl as he brought his face to my throat. I felt his teeth grazing my skin, he moved his mouth to my ear, gently nibbling on my lobe. I stiffened slightly, not sure if I should feel afraid, then I heard him chuckle and move back to my throat. He was now kissing my chest, moving slowly around. I relaxed enjoying the feel of his cold lips on my skin, all fear completely gone.

I could feel the urgency in Edwards lips and touch as he caressed and kissed my body. I was losing control of myself, urgent, desperate for more of his touch, I needed to have him closer. I pulled down on his back, he resisted. I needed to feel his body press against mine, he was still hovering less than an inch from me, I tried to pull him down to me again, he still resisted.

I was frantic now, "Edward..." I moaned in a whisper. I heard him growl in response... I couldn't handle anymore... I needed him closer. Finally I felt him press his body down to mine... he was not close enough, I moaned again... my breathing frantic and staggered. He slowly rolled us again, I was now on top of him, I reached for his boxers again, successfully removing them now with his help. My skin was so hot against his, I looked into his eyes, they were soft and full of passion and love. I let my legs straddle him again, finally feeling closeness I was craving...

Oh, the feelings I was feeling were indescribable. I felt so much love and gratitude all at the same time. The relief of knowing that Edward was able to control the part of him he was so scared of was exhilarating. I felt so satisfied in his arms...

We laid in bed facing each other, gazing into each others eyes. I don't know how much time had past and I didn't care. I had had my 'human' experience and it was slow, full of love and perfect. I couldn't have ever imagined it being so beautiful. I thought that I would have felt embarrassed showing him my body and embarrassed when I saw his, but it was so natural, so full of love and devotion. I shivered in delight at the memory, smiling. Edward must have thought I was cold because he moved a little bit further away from me. I frowned,

"Where do you think you're going?" I asked playfully...

"You're cold Bella, I don't help that situation..." he stated.

"I feel great, and for the record, you do help with that... you make he hot all over!" I tried to sound seductive, "Come to think of it, maybe I am cold, why don't you come here and get me nice and hot..."

I reached out to him, putting my hand on his arm, pulling gently in my direction. He looked into my eyes for a brief second before inching his way toward me.

I felt his cold arm encircling me pulling me closer to him. I brought my face to his, whispering, "How are you holding up? How is your thirst right now?"

He smiled, "I am holding up better than I imagined and the only thing I am thirsty for is your body, the taste of your lips..." he brought his mouth to mine, I felt his cold tongue brush against my lips, "the taste of your neck..." I felt his tongue trace down my neck, "the taste for your ear..." he traced his tongue to my ear, "the taste of your mouth..." I gasped as he brought his mouth to mine and kissed me softly, he tongue entering my mouth, searching for my tongue...

This kiss was amazing, full of passion, full of desire...

I felt my heart pick up... I giggled in delight...

He pulled away... "How about a bath? The tub is big enough for the both of us..." he trailed off, smiling his crooked smile.

"Mmmm, sounds nice!" I agreed

"Let me get in first... I think if I make the water extremely hot in the beginning, it will warm my body enough so that when you get in, the temperature is perfect and the water will stay warmer longer..." He was getting out of bed now, reaching for his boxers... I stared at his beautiful perfect marble body and smiled... He pulled his boxers up and then leaned down to me, kissing me gently before walking into the bathroom. I heard the water start up and then he was at the bedside again, holding out my blue silk robe. It matched my night gown that I had worn tonight.

"I thought you might feel more comfortable with this..." he said softly.

I smiled, "you are too good to me..." I stood up, turned my back to him as helped me put my robe on. I felt his arms bring the robe around my waist, overlapping the fabric and then tying it with the belt. I turned around in his arms, wrapping my arms around his neck and reached up on my tiptoes to kiss him.

"Thank you." I smiled at him.

"I'll be in the tub..." he started, "I brought some food with us from the reception... would you like to eat something right now?"

"Actually, I am a little hungry..." I started.

I saw a flash of light and Edward was gone... I stood not sure where he went until he was suddenly standing in front of my again with a plate of food.

"Climb back in bed and enjoy this. When you are done, come join me in the tub..." He leaned down and kissed my cheek.

I sighed... I felt like I was in heaven. I climbed back onto the bed and got comfortable before he handed my my food. It all looked so good and smelled delicious...

The bath was fun and relaxing. I think he used the whole bottle of bubble bath because the bubbles were so high I couldn't see him on the other side of the tub until he moved the bubbles out of the way, making a path that looked more like a valley between two huge mountains of bubbles. We laughed as would get lost in bubbles and then I would scream as he tickled me... always in surprise.

We talked about the wedding, the reception, out ability to be intimate. It felt so right, being with him in every way. We talked about our future, he told me about the different places we would live, the things we would see and do together. I felt so close to him. I was so happy and so was he.

When I yawned, he pulled the plug in the bathtub.

"Edward, I'm not... tired..." I yawned again.

I heard him chuckle as he got out of the tub and reached for a towel. I gasped, he chuckled again noticing that I couldn't take my eyes off of him...

"Ready?" he was holding out a towel for me... I smiled and stood up. His eyes appraised me as he smiled. I reached for his hand. He helped me step out of the tub and pulled me into a hug...

"Lets get you dried off and into bed..." he said coyly...

I giggled as he dried me off and carried me back to the bed...

The lovemaking was similar to the first time except we were more relaxed and familiar with each other. We both agreed that the best demand I made was this 'human experience' before my transformation...